Southeast Asia’s Top 10 Game-Changing Wellness Platforms and Their Visionary Founders

Jan 2, 2025 | Rankings

The rise of healthtech has revolutionised healthcare access, making it more convenient and accessible than ever before. Digital platforms now offer a broad spectrum of services, from online consultations and virtual therapy to wellness apps, addressing both mental and physical health needs. This transformation has eliminated geographical and cultural barriers, enabling users to access personalised care anytime, anywhere. In this issue, Top 10 of Asia highlights ten game-changing wellness platforms across Southeast Asia, in no particular order, that empower individuals to take control of their well-being, enhance organisational productivity, and promote a proactive, holistic approach to health.

CEO Theodoric Chew

Intellect (Singapore)

Intellect was co-founded by Theodoric Chew, a Forbes 30 under 30 honoree and a serial entrepreneur. As one of Asia’s largest mental healthcare technology companies, Intellect provides accessible, culturally-localised support to individuals and organisations worldwide. Offering science-backed solutions, it helps businesses address the evolving mental health needs of their global workforces. Available in over 120 languages across more than 100 countries, Intellect serves over 3.7 million members globally, addressing everyday mental health struggles with online counselling and self-care content.

Safe Space (Singapore)

Safe Space is Singapore’s leading digital mental health ecosystem, offering a comprehensive blend of online and offline solutions, including therapy sessions and additional resources. Founded by Antoinette Patterson and Lynette Seow, the platform allows patients and therapists to connect seamlessly from anywhere in the world. Safe Space also provides a rich library of resources to support mental wellness, alongside therapy webinars aimed at helping individuals manage their wellbeing. With a core belief in the power of creating a safe space, the platform fosters an environment conducive to positive change in mental health.

Naluri (Malaysia)

Co-founded by Azran Osman-Rani, a seasoned business leader, investor, and advisor in home-grown companies, Naluri is one of his latest ventures, built alongside co-founder Dr Jeremy Ting. Naluri is an evidence-based digital health solution that integrates behavioural science, psychology, data science and digital design to help individuals establish lasting healthy habits. Through personalised, multidisciplinary coaching, Naluri delivers clinically significant health outcomes. The platform also offers wellness, physical health and mental health solutions for corporations across Southeast Asia. Driven by a passion for innovating next-generation digital therapeutics, Naluri is shaping the future of health and wellbeing.

mWell (Philippines)

mWell is the Philippines’ first fully integrated, digital health and wellness platform, making healthcare accessible anytime, anywhere. As the healthcare arm of Metro Pacific Investment Corporation, mWell aims to bring healthcare closer to Filipinos, with just a few taps. Led by founder Manny V. Pangilinan, mWell’s vision is to represent the best of the Philippines on the global stage. For customers, it offers a convenient way to locate and book appointments at nearby clinics and wellness facilities. For providers, mWell helps expand their reach, streamline bookings and promote services efficiently.

Sati App (Thailand)

Dedicated to destigmatising mental health and promoting empathic listening, Amerothen “Sanju” Sachamuneewongse leads Thailand’s go-to mental health app, Sati. Founded with the vision of making foundational mental healthcare accessible to all, Sati aims to address Thailand’s growing mental health crisis, exacerbated by the pandemic. The platform bridges gaps in mental health services through innovative peer support and psychological first aid education. Sati is committed to dismantling barriers, destigmatising mental health conversations, and offering practical, impactful solutions for those navigating the complexities of mental well-being.

MeetDoctor (Cambodia)

Founded in 2018 by Dr Buntonazi Nit, a Cambodian doctor and entrepreneur, MeetDoctor is an online platform offering a one-stop healthcare solution, including online consultations, medicine delivery, home lab tests and medical appointments. With a vision to lead the transformation of health technology in Cambodia, MeetDoctor aims to become the country’s top health service provider. The platform focuses on patient well-being, treating individuals with care and providing cost-effective medical treatments. MeetDoctor is committed to improving the health, well-being and socioeconomic status of the Cambodian population through accessible, affordable healthcare.

Call Me Today (Myanmar)

Call Me Today is Myanmar’s leading mental health service provider, leveraging digital platforms to offer accessible support to individuals, families, businesses and organisations. Founded by Kyaw Zin in 2018 as a social project after witnessing a friend’s distress, the platform began as an anonymous hotline and has since evolved into an on-demand mental health service with a mind-body-community approach in 2022. Call Me Today aims to provide accessible mental health care, overcoming geographical barriers and helping people manage distress and challenges, with a focus on creating a supportive, inclusive environment.

PlusVibes (Malaysia)

PlusVibes, Malaysia’s first all-in-one mental health and wellbeing app, was founded by Madiha Fuad to connect mental health associations, clinics, volunteer listeners and campaigners. Its mission is to break cultural stigmas surrounding mental health and promote well-being. The app offers services like on-demand chat, motivational articles and videos, relaxation activities, and mood and sleep trackers, all with 24/7 confidentiality and anonymity. PlusVibes also helps businesses build employee resilience and boost productivity by providing mental health support and motivation, empowering users to become the best versions of themselves.

Riliv (Indonesia)

Founded by Audrey Maximillian Heri and Audx Christopher Herli, Riliv began with just 1,000 users and a simple mission to help those struggling with personal issues find the support they need to heal and thrive. By 2024, it has grown to over 150,000 users. Based in Indonesia, Riliv is now one of the country’s leading mental health platforms, connecting users with professional psychologists. Committed to innovative solutions, Riliv provides accessible, anytime, anywhere mental health support, aiming to relieve personal challenges and improve overall well-being.

ThoughtFull (Singapore)

Founded by Joan Low, ThoughtFull is Southeast Asia’s leading digital mental health platform, offering accessible and scalable solutions to simplify mental health for growth. Built on a step-care model, ThoughtFull delivers end-to-end care through an omnichannel approach. Its mobile app provides bite-sized learning tools, asynchronous text-based coaching, and 24/7 crisis support, while an organisation-centric dashboard offers real-time insights for employers. Trusted by Fortune 500 companies, insurers, and healthcare providers, ThoughtFull is clinically proven to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression by 52%. Available in over 30 languages, ThoughtFull is shaping a future where mental health support is simplified, personalised, and normalised.

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